2022 Spring Friendly Correspondence Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Otterbein Singers

Library Birthday Party

By-Laws Pass

Bookmark Contest

Common Book 2022

In Memoriam

Library Awards

New Library Employee

Friendly Correspondence

VOLUME 22, ISSUE 2

SPRING 2022

Otterbein Singers A Hit!

Officers:

Margaret DoonePresident

Mary Pat KnightVice President

Rebecca O'NeilSecretary

Tiffany LipstreuTreasurer

The return of the Otterbein Singers was an absolute triumph! The concert, which took place on March 20th, 2022, was titled "Myths, Legends, and Tales". It featured music from a variety of musicals, including Camelot, Once Upon a Mattress, Into the Woods, Hadestown , The Lightning Thief, and Spamalot. This was the first Friends benefit concert that these particular students had ever done - the current Juniors, the eldest students in the group, were Freshman in the spring of 2020, when the concert was cancelled abruptly due to COVID-19. It was wonderful to work with them again. The concert was directed by Jeremy Alfera and Michael Lester, as Dennis Davenport, the usual director, was away on sabbatical. After the performance, the Friends hosted a reception for the Singers and the concert attendees, with refreshments flying off the tables!

The benefit was a success for the Friends as well, with donations totaling $1,682. The money will go towards the Friends work in supporting the library services, resources, and programs. If you attended and/or donated, thank you!

Friends of the Otterbein University Courtright Memorial Library

The 2021-2022 Otterbein Singers

50th Anniversary Celebrations Kick Off With Party

On April 5th, the Courtright Memorial Library hosted the first of several 50th anniversary events, a casual birthday party. The party began with speeches by Lois Szudy, former library director and current Friends council member; Tiffany Lipstreu, current library director and current Friends Treasurer; and Wendy Sherman Heckler, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs. They reflected on the past, present, and future of the library. After the speeches, a ribbon-cutting was held for the new 24/7 contactless pick-up library lockers, which were funded through a federal Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA ARPA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio. After the ribbon-cutting, a choral performance by Opus One occurred, during which people mingled and enjoyed their refreshments. It was a fun and meaningful afternoon, and we look forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary throughout the rest of the year with our Friends!

By-Laws Pass

The same day as the Courtright Birthday Party, the Friends had a short business meeting to review and pass proposed new by-laws to allow virtual meetings. The by-laws were passed unanimously. You can view the by-laws on the Friends website, otterbein.libguides.com/friends

A 50th Anniversary Birthday Cupcake

Dr. Wendy Sherman Heckler cuts the ribbon for the new library lockers, while Library Director Tiffany Lipstreu and Otterbein President John Comerford look on

Opus One performs for the crowd

Bookmark for 2022-2023

The annual bookmark contest for the Friends of the Library occurred in the fall of 2021, with 14 students participating and 37 total entries. The Friends Council and the Courtright Memorial Library staff reviewed the entries and placed their vote for their top three favorites, and ultimately this bookmark by Rachel Kulha '25 was the winner!

Rachel's bookmark depicts a scene on each floor of the library, highlighting popular spots for students to hang out or get work done. From the top, we start with the third floor quiet study area. Moving down, we have one of the booths on the second floor, which is some of our most popular seating. Below that is the Otterbean, the place to get snacks and coffee, always important for those long study sessions! The final image shows Sarah's Corner in the lower level, the juvenile and young adult collection, which has comfortable gliding rockers and tables for group work.

Congratulations to Rachel for a fantastic bookmark! These will go out to Friends who renew their membership or new Friends starting in July 2022.

2022 Common Book

The 2022 Common Book was announced at the end of the school year. This year the Common Book will be "What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in An American City" by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. "What the Eyes Don't See" is about the Flint water crisis, and how Dr. Mona broke the news to the nation. More information about the Friends event will be shared out via postcard and email later in the year.

In Memoriam: Sylvia Vance

We are sad to announce the passing of Sylvia Vance, a founding member of the Friends of Otterbein University's Courtright Memorial Library. Sylvia attended Otterbein, where her family had deep ties. When her children were older, Sylvia began a full-time teaching career at Otterbein. During her tenure at Otterbein, she helped create text for language teaching films, earned her MA and PhD (1980) in French Literature from OSU, chaired the Integrative Studies Department from 1981 to 1987, and served as the first Director of Humanities Programs, implementing activities funded through the National Endowment for the Humanities challenge grant, which she helped secure in 1984. Sylvia's service to Otterbein was immense, as she also was a member of the Sigma Alpha Tau sorority (as an undergraduate and, later, advisor) and the Quiz and Quill literary organization. And, of course, she was a lifelong Friend.

Sylvia passed away on January 29th, and will be sorely missed. (Text borrowed and adapted from Sylvia's obituary.)

In Memoriam: Petie Dodrill

Another lifelong Friend of the Library, Petie Dodrill, passed away on August 26th, 2021. Petie was heavily involved with Otterbein, particularly in the Theatre Department. She introduced Children's Theatre to the Otterbein community in 1962, directing 26 shows and designing costumes for more than 100 shows. She was an integral part of the theatre program from 1958-1993, along with her husband, Charles Dodrill. She attended Senior College classes and was a member of the Lifelong Learning Community. Petie joined the Friends in 2000 and was very active in all the Friends activities. We will miss her. (Text borrowed and adapted from Petie's obituary.)

2022 Library Award Winners

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library, we presented four students with library awards!

John Becker Memorial Award ($100)

To the graduating senior who has worked no less than 3 years at the library, has a GPA of at least 3.2, and has the strongest record of service to the library.

Emily Bueter, Circulation

Harold Hancock Memorial Award ($50)

To the student who has completed at least one complete year of employment and has built an outstanding record of service.

Carley Downing, Digital Initiatives

Tirza Barnes Memorial Award ($50)

To the most outstanding graduating senior in respect to work ethic, professionalism, community service, etc., who is pursuing a career in library science.

Not Awarded in 2022

Alberta Messmer Award ($50)

To the first year student who has shown the best work ethic (punctuality, attendance, job performance) in their first year of employment

Morgan Smedley, Circulation

Robert Price Award ($50)

To a student assistant who has a cumulative GPA of 3.95-4.0 and who has performed in an excellent manner as a student assistant.

Emma Chapman, Circulation

Welcome, Casey!

There have been several staffing changes in the library as of late. We said farewell to Shiva Shakeri, one of our temporary librarians, and Kristin Cole, Assessment and Special Projects librarian. But we have welcomed Casey Mazzoli, our first Resident Librarian! The Courtright Memorial Library has developed an Early Career Development Resident Librarian position in order to give people with an MLIS who are not yet working as librarians a chance to develop experience and grow their resume within an academic environment. It is a three-year residency, and we look forward to working with Casey. Welcome!

Join the Friends of the Library

Friends with library borrowing privileges enjoy many benefits. Listed below are a complete list of benefits afforded to members.

BORROWING PRIVILEGES AT THE COURTRIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY (CML) -You may receive a CML card, providing you the ability to check out library materials

ACCESS TO MATERIALS BORROWED THROUGH OUR CONSORTIUMS, OPAL AND OHIOLINK -This gives you the ability to request materials from academic libraries throughout the state of Ohio.

ACCESS TO INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICE -You will be able to request materials that are not held by the Courtright Memorial Library or any of our consortium member libraries.

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE BI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER, FRIENDLY CORRESPONDENCE -The newsletter will keep you up-to-date on events and news pertaining to the Friends and the CML.

SPECIAL INVITATIONS TO FRIENDS-SPONSORED EVENTS -Be the first to know about author talks, musical events, and other special occasions sponsored by the Friends.

VOTING RIGHTS AT THE ANY FRIENDS BUSINESS MEETING AND THE ABILITY TO SERVE ON THE FRIENDS BOARD OF TRUSTEES -You will have a say in what the Friends of the Library do to help promote and support Otterbein's Courtright Memorial Library, students, and the Otterbein community.

Courtright Memorial Library

Otterbein University

1 S. Grove Street

Westerville, OH 43081

Your membership is important! Renew today and make a world of difference! Membership form enclosed for mail-in membership renewal. You can also renew online by visiting the Friends website!

otterbein.libguides.com/friends

Prepared by Kirsten Peninger